Women's Golf posts third consecutive victory to remain unbeaten, wins Capital Fall Classic by 22 strokes

CANAL WINCHESTER — The Ohio Northern women's golf team remained undefeated on the season, winning its third consecutive tournament, by claiming the Capital Fall Classic Sunday and Monday at the Westchester Golf Course.

The Basics

• The Polar Bears were first of three teams with a 316-311—627.
• ONU Record: 17-0.
• Venue: Westchester G.C. - Canal Winchester, Ohio

Results

• The Polar Bears shot a 316-311—627 to win the tournament.
• Wheeling (W.Va.) was second with a 649 and Capital was third with a 710.
• Senior Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) won Medalist honors with a 74-73 — 147.

Notables

• Honigford has won Medalist honors in all three tournaments this season and an impressive 18 times in her career.
• Junior Marisa Alfes (Bellbrook) finished second of 14 golfers with a 36-hole career-low 76-74—150.
• Junior Rhianna Firmstone (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) tied for fourth with an 80-80—160.
• Senior Torrie Smith (Kokomo, Ind./Western) was ninth with an 86-84—170.
• Junior Amelia Burger (Centerville) was 10th with an 86-85—171.
• ONU head coach Chad Bucci is now 412-254-2 in his 11th season at the helm.

Up Next

• The Polar Bears return to action Saturday and Sunday at the Bluffton Fall Classic.